Project Engineer

CRH plc; Durkee (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities and more

Job summary

CRH is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee plant overhauls and capital projects. You will lead safety adherence, monitor budgets and schedules, and perform field inspections with regular progress reporting.

The role includes developing construction and maintenance procedures and coordinating testing activities across sites. Ideal candidates hold a 4‑year degree in a related field, with 5+ years of heavy construction project experience and PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 year/bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, mining, electronic instrumentation and technology or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects in heavy construction and/or process industry.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and use analytical methods to solve engineering problems.
• Familiarity with building codes and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Monitor project budget, schedule, and work quality.
• Perform field inspections and report progress.
• Assist in development of plant project construction, start-up and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate construction inspection and testing activities and address deficiencies.
• Ensure contractors comply with health and safety procedures.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and training for standard software in project management.

Skills

Budget monitoring

Field inspections

Project coordination

Negotiation

Electrical/Mechanical reasoning

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors in mechanical, electrical, civil, mining, instrumentation or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: 530052
Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world‑class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward‑thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.
To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary
The Project Engineer contributes to the improvement of relevant plant overhauls and capital projects within the company.
What You’ll Be Contributing

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Monitors project's budget, schedule, and work quality.
• Performs field inspections by visiting job sites regularly and for extended periods. Regularly reports on project progress.
• Assists in the development of plant project construction, start‑up and maintenance procedures, and training requirements for newly installed systems.
• Understands contract requirements and negotiation, building code requirements, construction inspection procedures, process area methods, and plant electrical requirements.
• Coordinates construction inspection and testing activities. Identifies deficiencies and acts to rectify them.
• Assists in the development of standard specifications for construction projects and contract documents.
• Assures that assigned contractors for projects conform to required health and safety procedures and practices.
• Evaluates and review third‑party engineering conceptual designs, quotations, and drawing for accuracy and communicate deficiencies for resolution in the company's best interest.
• Assists in developing and implementing training for standard software packages for use in the project management process.
• Contributes to feasibility studies.
• Interacts with both construction workers and upper management.
• Negotiates effectively any commercial, construction, and technical disputes.
• Participates in relevant professional associations such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), PCA, and American Concrete Institute (ACI).
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To Succeed In This Position, You Will Need

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum 4 Year/ Bachelors Degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, mining, electronic instrumentation and technology or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects in heavy construction and/or process industry.
• Ability to effectively negotiate
• Ability to use analytical skills to apply mathematical methods to solve a variety of engineering problems.
• Ability to use AutoCAD, Microsoft Office products, plus other relevant software packages.
• Apply building codes and understand the permitting process.
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly
• Ability to work from general supervision with specified standard practices and policies.
• Ability to refer to supervisor only when in doubt as to the proper procedure for a specified action.

What’s next for you?
We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.
The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Aff…
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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